The McGillis School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Salt Lake City, UT
668 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Utah
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Salt Lake City since at least 2011
In Salt Lake City, Utah, The McGillis School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 395 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 395
- Teachers
- 51.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 186 girls, 209 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Utah
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The McGillis School whether it takes part.
- Utah Fits All Scholarship · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The McGillis School
What grades does The McGillis School serve?
The McGillis School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The McGillis School?
About 395 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The McGillis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Utah has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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